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With some many mountains in Colorado to climb, it can be hard to choose. Here are 11 beautiful 14ers you can add to your list this summer.

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What to Pack for a Day Hike in the Mountains?

Just getting started hiking and not sure what you should carry? Here is my day hiking packing list for when I am hiking in the mountains to help get you started.

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What are the 10 Essentials?

Headed out into the wilderness for the first time? Read up on the 10 essentials so you are better prepared for if something happens.

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Complete magic. I spent a few days in Crested Butt

Complete magic. I spent a few days in Crested Butte a couple weeks ago and I was quickly reminded how special it is to be able to ride here in the fall. This trail quickly became one of my favorites here. Full list of my top trails in Crested Butte coming today through the blog!

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If you find yourself in Banff National Park, and a

If you find yourself in Banff National Park, and are looking for a half day to full day hike, this was my favorite!

Cirque Peak via Helen Lake Trail:
🗓️Best time to go
Late June through September
📑Permits
You’ll need a National Park Pass, either annual or daily.
🥾Mileage
Helen Lake is 7 miles round trip, to continue to the peak, add 3 miles for a total of 10
⛰️Difficulty
Moderate/Hard. The final section is steeper, and includes a lot of loose dirt and a couple minor exposed sections at the top for those who aren’t a fan of heights. For those who like scrambling, there are a few points you can scramble for a couple minutes. I’d say you can keep it at class 3 depending on your route, but a guy who followed me though it was more easy class 5 🤷🏼‍♀️
🧭Gear
Besides the 10 essentials and usual hiking gear, I’d recommend trekking poles if going up to summit. The dirt is loose higher up and full of scree that is much easier to navigate with poles.

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As we’re currently on our way back to Colorado,

As we’re currently on our way back to Colorado, here’s a little compilation from a few of my favorite spots we stayed at on this road trip.

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Meet Alice (the palace)! It’s been two weeks sin

Meet Alice (the palace)! It’s been two weeks since the van’s been finished and I’ve been traveling around in it with @moritalev

We’ve been spending our time mostly in along the Canadian Rockies and we’ve been treated to some pretty amazing views.

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The Huemel Circuit is a wild, beautiful, and somet

The Huemel Circuit is a wild, beautiful, and sometime place in the Argentine Patagonia region.

Post on how to hike it is live on the blog.

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Re-renovating this van has been quite the challeng

Re-renovating this van has been quite the challenge, and seemingly never ends, but the custom built rack is finally up and I’m starting to put the deck and solar panel mounts up. Excited to get into the van again within the next couple months after it being unusable for the past 9.

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A few photos from my epic journey on the Huemel Ci

A few photos from my epic journey on the Huemel Circuit. 4 days, 43 miles, 1 glacier, 2 passes, 1 wildfire, and the adventure of a lifetime. New guide on hiking the Huemel Circuit is up on my site and full trip report is coming soon.

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If you’re in Argentina for the summer, you shoul

If you’re in Argentina for the summer, you should consider exploring the Patagonia region. I went to explore the Huemel Circuit for a couple days while visiting and it was one of the most awe-inspiring places I’ve traveled. The trek itself features ice fields, river crossings, glaciers, tyrolean traverses, multiple passes, mountain lakes, and some of the most incredible views over four days. For those interested, here is the mini guide. Be sure to follow for the full guide coming out on my blog this week.

Huemel Circuit Mini Guide:
🗓️Best time to go
December through March. Earlier December May still see a good amount of rain. It rained every day when I was in El Chalten in December. Early January only saw an afternoon light rain.
📑Permits
You need to register with the El Chalten visitor center for a free permit before leaving. They also check your gear.
🥾Mileage
43ish miles depending where you finish. Most people take 4 days and 3 nights to backpack this.
⛺️Camps
Camping is free, but you must camp in designated camp areas along the trail.
⛰️Difficulty
Hard. You’ll need a harness, carabiners, and cordalette (and knowledge how to use it al), good fitness levels, and navigation skills.
🧭Itinerary
Day one: El Chalten to Laguna Toro
Day two: Laguna Toro to Paso del Viento
Day three: Paso del Viento to Lago Viedma
Day four: Lago Viedma to El Chalten

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